If you’re looking for a dish that’s creamy, spicy, and just a little addictive, this bang bang shrimp pasta is it. Sweet, spicy shrimp tossed with silky noodles in a tangy sauce it’s a weeknight dinner that feels like restaurant-quality but comes together in your own kitchen.
This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves pasta with shrimp but wants a bold twist. It’s as cozy as your favorite shrimp stir fry recipes yet has that creamy kick from the bang bang sauce. Serve it for family dinners, date nights, or even as a fun alternative to classic shrimp pasta salad. And if you’re firing up the grill, you can even adapt the shrimp into shrimp skewers for a smoky upgrade!
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise (light if preferred)
- ÂĽ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Cook pasta – Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Cook shrimp – Heat olive oil in skillet. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Make sauce – In a bowl, whisk mayo, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Combine – Toss pasta with sauce, adding a splash of pasta water for creaminess. Top with shrimp and extra sauce if desired.
- Serve – Garnish with green onions or cilantro.
Meal Info
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~430 per serving
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Creamy & spicy flavor combo that’s irresistible
- âś… Ready in 30 minutes perfect for busy nights
- âś… Flexible: swap shrimp for chicken or tofu
- âś… Great for pasta night or adapted into shrimp skewers grill style
- âś… Feels like a restaurant dish but simple enough for home
Simple Table
| Component | Cozy Tip |
|---|---|
| Shrimp | Use large shrimp for the juiciest bite. Works as shrimp skewers too! |
| Pasta | Linguine or spaghetti cling to the creamy sauce best. |
| Sauce | Adjust sriracha to control heat level. |
| Garnish | Fresh herbs brighten up the creamy sauce. |
🌟 Conclusion
This bang bang shrimp pasta is the perfect mix of creamy, spicy, and comforting. It’s the kind of dish that impresses guests but also works as an easy weeknight go-to. Whether you love experimenting with shrimp stir fry recipes, planning a BBQ with shrimp skewers grill, or craving cozy pasta with shrimp, this recipe brings all the flavors together beautifully.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Pasta & Shrimp
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt & pepper (to taste)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise (light if preferred)
- 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 lime (juiced)
Instructions
- Cook pasta – Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Cook shrimp – Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Make sauce – In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth.
- Combine – Toss cooked pasta with bang bang sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water for creaminess. Top with shrimp and more sauce if desired.
- Serve – Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro if desired.
